Dune (1984) The Alternative Edition Redux | 480p Edition
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9.6
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9.3(27)
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9.7(27)
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8.8
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9.0
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9.0
This is a beautiful extension of a fabulous film. All the scenes you've heard about from the various deleted sources are here, but integrated in a logical and intelligent manner. But more, the basic editing of the film is improved, with transitions that make more sense and flow much better than even the original.
But my favorite part is the inclusion of the "historical datafiles" taken form the unused introductory narration. I've seen it used as an alternate opening monologue, replacing Princess Irulan. However I always thought that was clunky, though interesting. Here, it is integrated into the film in the form of Paul's continued studies, and it turns a block of "flavor text" into a near-easter egg that subtly teases at the massive history lying under the surface of the events of the movie.
An excellent film!
But my favorite part is the inclusion of the "historical datafiles" taken form the unused introductory narration. I've seen it used as an alternate opening monologue, replacing Princess Irulan. However I always thought that was clunky, though interesting. Here, it is integrated into the film in the form of Paul's continued studies, and it turns a block of "flavor text" into a near-easter egg that subtly teases at the massive history lying under the surface of the events of the movie.
An excellent film!
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8.5
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8.0
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8.0
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8.0
Narrative
10.0
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8.0
I first saw the Lynch version of "Dune", ten years ago... and frigging hated it. There are parts of it, that no re-edit can fix -- the often hideous art direction, questionable acting choices, and just plain cheap-looking effects. But this brilliant re-edit does fix some of the worst problems, namely the awkward pacing, the great disservice of the Fremen (particularly in the theatrical cut), and the annoying as hell narration for every lingering thought.
The final movie -- and yes, I do call this the definitive cut of the Lynch film -- doesn't turn a turd into a masterpiece, but it does make the absolute best of the filmed material. Great work.
The final movie -- and yes, I do call this the definitive cut of the Lynch film -- doesn't turn a turd into a masterpiece, but it does make the absolute best of the filmed material. Great work.
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(Updated: September 02, 2012)
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July 12, 2012
WOW this is soooooo good, finally dune is awesome, this is the best edit i have ever seen
PQ: one word “awesome” perfect.
Editing: i could not tell were it was edited, i could not even tell were the sound was edited
loved the 4 chapter add in it, made it more understandable and worked really well.
Sound: perfect, the best with what he had to work with.
Movie: loved it this will be the version i watch when im in the mood for a little bit of dune
i have nothing to complain about it was perfect. (well done spicedriver for this
amazing edit) if David lynch seen this he would be proud.
5 out of 5, if anyone was going to watch dune EVER then this is the edit to watch
WOW this is soooooo good, finally dune is awesome, this is the best edit i have ever seen
PQ: one word “awesome” perfect.
Editing: i could not tell were it was edited, i could not even tell were the sound was edited
loved the 4 chapter add in it, made it more understandable and worked really well.
Sound: perfect, the best with what he had to work with.
Movie: loved it this will be the version i watch when im in the mood for a little bit of dune
i have nothing to complain about it was perfect. (well done spicedriver for this
amazing edit) if David lynch seen this he would be proud.
5 out of 5, if anyone was going to watch dune EVER then this is the edit to watch
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